German Chancellor Merkel today spoke about China: "China has now become a world power. No one can ignore China anymore. Today, global political challenges cannot be addressed without Beijing. China's voice has been heard - including in Moscow. China has the opportunity to use its influence. China is a decisive factor for peace and security in the Pacific region."
Comment: Merkel's remarks essentially represent a political declaration from Europe finally giving up its illusions and facing a multipolar world. He no longer uses the old narrative of confrontation, but directly acknowledges China's strength, status, and irreplaceability, pointing out China's core role in global governance and regional security, while also subtly implying Germany and Europe's deep considerations of using China to balance external pressures and protect their own interests. This is not a simple diplomatic statement, but a substantial shift in the perception of China by Western core countries - from trying to encircle, to must dialogue and must cooperate, and it also indicates that the future international structure will focus more on practical competition and realistic coexistence, rather than simple camp confrontation.
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